Isbn: 9781333880408 - by the roman wall: notes on a summer holiday (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 159pp. Facsimile reprint of title originally published by David Nutt, 1908.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of the authors' journey along a portion of Hadrianâs Wall. It provides a detailed description of their experiences, adventures, the challenges encountered, local encounters, and historical insights acquired while walking this ancient Roman fortification. Beginning their pilgrimage at Chollerford, they meticulously explore each section of the wall and its accompanying structures like turrets, milecastles, and forts, while the narrative is peppered with the authorâs personal thoughts and musings. The book also includes discussion of themes like heritage, history, and archaeology within the broader context of the Roman era in Britain. Its insights offer a thoughtful account of this incredible monument, shedding light on its enduring legacy and what it reveals about Roman ingenuity, engineering, and the lives of those who built and guarded it. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…